ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who received neostigmine 1 hr ago and is experiencing a muscarinic response. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neostigmine stimulates muscarinic receptors, leading to excessive salivation as a muscarinic response.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is interviewing a client who reports a desire to quit smoking. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bupropion is approved to aid smoking cessation by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is taking hydrochlorothiazide. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hydrochlorothiazide, a thiazide diuretic, can cause hypokalemia by increasing potassium excretion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has Graves' disease and is taking methimazole. Which of the following findings indicates the client needs a lower dose of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bradycardia suggests excessive suppression of thyroid function by methimazole, indicating a need for dose reduction.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is initiating IV therapy for a client who had a right-sided mastectomy. In which of the following locations should the nurse place a catheter?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The left arm should be used to avoid complications like lymphedema on the side of the mastectomy.